Argo CDvsifm
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Argo CD | ifm | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #19 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 24 500 | 370 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +264 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 2 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | v4.1.2 · 20 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Argo CD scores 81/100 against 49/100 for ifm, so it is the safer default.
Argo CD ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for ifm.
If you want the quickest setup, ifm is easier to run; Argo CD needs more configuration.
Argo CD is growing faster right now (+264 stars in 30 days).
Argo CD details →ifm details →